Gainsborough Standard - Local news Feed

Three cars in collision in Carlton

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:57:01 GMT

Worksop fire crews went to Carlton after a crash involving three vehicles today (Friday 17th May).

Emergency crews attend attempted suicide at Dinnington home

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:31:03 GMT

Emergency crews were called to a property in Dinnington after reports of a person trying to take their own life yesterday (Thursday 16th May).

It’s a tweet life for Ulley park ranger

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:48 GMT

John Jackson is one of those rare creatures - a man happy in his work.

Scrapbook of women’s memories

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:59:09 GMT

When it comes to history, it’s the little things that are often the most interesting.

Be part of the King’s Park anniversary

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:56:16 GMT

Community groups, businesses and residents are being urged to get involved with the 75th anniversary celebrations of King’s Park.

Life saving machines fitted

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:51:47 GMT

Life saving defibrillators have been installed in two locations in Worksop following investment from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS).

Creswell woman on benefits charges

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:47:22 GMT

A Creswell woman has admitted falsely making a statement to claim benefits.

Man dies following fall at Premier Foods site

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:39:10 GMT

A 46-year-old man has died following a fall at the Premier Foods factory at Claylands Avenue in Worksop earlier this month.

Council has a new look cabinet

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:38:12 GMT

Bolsover Council has named its new cabinet for the forthcoming year with two new members taking up positions at the authority.

Crews attend Retford house fire

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:35:25 GMT

Fire crews from Retford attended a house fire yesterday afternoon (Thursday 16th May 2013).

Review finds ‘areas for improvement’ at EMAS

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:17:26 GMT

East Midlands Ambulance Service has refuted claims of bullying within the organisation after an anoymous letter was sent to the Guardian.

Gainsborough tide times

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:20:26 GMT

These are the tides times for the next three days.

Dambusters service at RAF Scampton

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:07:34 GMT

There was a sunset ceremony at RAF Scampton tonight to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raids.

Still time to nominate your Best in School

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:46:38 GMT

There is just over one week left to send in your nominations for the Gainsborough Standard’s Best In School Awards 2013.

Unpaid work for perfume thief

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:46:38 GMT

Stealing perfume and football boots has left a Gainsborough man doing unpaid work.

Drink driver gets banned for a year

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:58 GMT

A Gainsborough man has been handed a road ban after admitting drink driving.

New funding for mental health

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:36:31 GMT

West Lindsey District Council is encouraging groups helping people with mental health problems to apply for a new wave of funding.

Man assaulted on Heapham Road early on Sunday

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:33:16 GMT

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted on Heapham Road in Gainsborough on Sunday.

Toy appeal for children

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:32:48 GMT

Do you have any unwanted children’s toys or books gathering dust at home?

The search is on to find poetry champ

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:32:13 GMT

The search is on for the poetry laureate of Gainsborough.